2017 is such a year for car enthusiasts, particularly crossover-hunters, with the arrivals of the all-new Subaru XV, Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5.
The all-new Subaru XV, Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5 are three of the top crossovers in the Philippines
By using the word "all-new", we would like to emphasize all the improvements that the aforementioned models receive in their latest generation, which have helped them outperform their predecessors. In detail, the XV is made with the all-new international platform of Subaru. The Honda CR-V is now equipped with a turbo-diesel engine and also has a 7-seat variant. And the last one - the CX-5 has been applied G-Vectoring technology.
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2017 Mazda CX-5 Vs 2018 Honda CR-V
Needless to say, the three nameplates are well worth buying and experiencing. However, have you ever wondered which one is the best in term of specs? With that in mind, Philkotse.com would like to give you a comprehensive, clear and close-up view over specs of these three “superiors”. Then, hope you can lessen your stress in choosing the best “boom” for your own without doubts.
We have chosen versions based on their prices (so it will include the non-diesel and 5-seat Honda CR-V), and put them next to each other in order to give you a quick, easy and specific comparison.
| Features | Subaru XV 2.0i-S | Honda CR-V 2.0 S CVT | Mazda CX-5 SWD 2.0 PRO |
| Price | P1,538,000 | P1,539,000 | P1,550,000 |
| Drive | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Engine | 2.0L DOHC | 2.0L SOHC | 2.0L DOHC |
| Power | 154hp @ 6,000 RPM | 151hp @ 6,500 RPM | 153hp @ 6,000 RPM |
| Torque | 196Nm @ 4,000 RPM | 189 Nm @ 4,300 RPM | 200 Nm @ 4,000 RPM |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT | 6-speed Automatic |
| Brakes (front/rear) | Vantilated DISC | Vantilated DISC/Solid DISC | Vantilated DISC/Solid DISC |
| Front Suspension | Macpherson Strut | Macpherson Strut | Macpherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Wheels | 18-inch Aluminum-Alloys | 18-inch Alloys | 17-inch Alloys |
| Tires | 225/55 R18 | 236/60 R18 | 225/65 R17 |
| Airbags | Driver/Passenger/Sides/Curtain/Knee | Driver/Passenger/Sides/Curtain | Driver/Passenger/Sides/Curtain |
| Dimensions (mm) | 4,565 x 1,800 x 1,615 | 4,571 x 1,855 x 1,657 | 4,550 x 1,840 x 1,575 |
| Seat trim | Fabric | Leather | Leather |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,665 | 2,660 | 2,700 |
| Fuel tank capacity (liters) | 63 | 57 | 56 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 220 | 198 | 185 |
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Know more about Honda CR-V 2022
The CR-V 2021-2022 is a compact crossover current sold by Japanese automaker Honda Philippines Inc. Now in its fifth generation, the model has been in existence since the 1990s. Currently, the Honda CR-V Philippines has two engine options with four variants. The first one is a 1.6-liter diesel, which can make up to 118 horsepower and 300 Nm of torque. All variants with this engine uses a nine-speed automatic transmission. The top-spec trim has an all-wheel-drive drivetrain, while the rest of the trims are front-wheel-drive. As for the second engine of the CR-V, it comes in the form of a 2.0-liter inline-4 gasoline mill capable of producing up top 152 horsepower and 189 Nm of torque. Only the entry-level S variant uses this engine and pairs it to a continuously variable transmission. The entry-level CR-V S and the CR-V S diesel variant can fit up to five occupants, while the CR-V V and the top-spec SX can seat up to seven occupants. As for the Honda CR-V dimensions, the Japanese compact crossover is 4,623 mm long, 1,855 mm wide, and 1,668 mm high. In the local market, the Honda CR-V Philippines is competing against the likes of the Toyota RAV4, Subaru Forester, and Nissan X-Trail.
₱ 1,738,000 - ₱ 2,238,000
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